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backpacking Meaning & Definition

Phonetic codes: B AE1 K P AE0 K IH0 NG

What Does Backpacking Mean?

Backpacking is used as a verb meaning present participle and gerund of backpack. As a noun, it means Hiking and camping overnight in backcountry with one's gear carried in a backpack.

Quick Facts About Backpacking

Part of speech	verb, noun
Synonyms	packing
Antonyms	unbarreled and unbarrelled

Backpacking Definition (Verb)

present participle and gerund of backpack

Backpacking as a Noun

Hiking and camping overnight in backcountry with one's gear carried in a backpack.
Low-cost, generally urban, travel with minimal luggage and frugal accommodations.

Verb

To hike and camp overnight in backcountry with one's gear carried in a backpack
To engage in low-cost, generally urban, travel with minimal luggage and frugal accommodations
To place or carry (an item or items) in a backpack

Synonyms of Backpacking

packing

Backpacking synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Backpacking

unbarreled unbarrelled

Backpacking in a Sentence

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Word Forms & Grammar

backpacking

backpacking (uncountable)

Origin of Backpacking

From backpack + -ing.

Quick Answers About Backpacking

Is backpacking a verb or a noun?

Backpacking is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.

What is another word for backpacking?

You can replace backpacking with words such as packing. See the full list of backpacking synonyms and antonyms.